USAF ROTORHEAD Members

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~ Final Flight 10 June 2009 ~

Kelly D. Day, MSgt., USAF, (Retired)
March 29, 1943 – June 10, 2008

Kelly Douglas Day RIP 2008, Jun 10

DAY, Kelly Douglas 65, of Xenia, Tues., June 10. Graveside service 10:30 A.M., Mon., June 16, Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia, Neeld, Xenia.

Published in Dayton Daily News on June 12, 2008

~ GUEST BOOK ~

June 24, 2008
Didn’t know Kelly personally, but he was the backbone of our profession, keeping us out of trouble and in the air. It is because of men like him that I am alive today. May he rest in peace with the Honor he deserves.
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Joe Ballinger, Norton, KS

June 21, 2008
I never had the pleasure of meeting Kelly or working with him, but I feel like I know him as we are both Rotor Heads. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you Pat.
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Bob Runninger, Lake Panasoffkee, FL

June 20, 2008
My condolences to the family and friends of Kelly. His loss is great and he will be missed. May God bless you and your family, from a fellow Rotorhead.
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Jim Burns, Navarre, FL

June 20, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers from our home to yours.
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Charlie Nachbar, Clio & Bradenton Fl., MI

June 20, 2008
Kelly and I go back a long way in the helicopter world. The day will come when we will pull chocks for that last flight. I know the flight he is on at this moment will be the best ever. Have a good one brother and someday we will see you on the other side. Bob (Mouse) Baldwin
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Bob Baldwin, Louisville, UT

June 20, 2008
May God give you strength at this sad time.
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PRay Rowland, Upper Marlboro, MD

June 20, 2008
While I did not know Kelly. I too extend my sympathy to his family as a fellow Rotorhead.
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Don Waters, Enterprise, AL

June 20, 2008
Kelly worked for me at Hickam AFB, HI. He was a great worker and wonderful person. Kelly will be missed by all who knew him.
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Howard Frazee, Niceville, FL

June 20, 2008
It is with deep regret to here of the passing of Kelly. We served together at Whiteman AFB in the 60’s and again at NKP on the same chopper. He was a pleasure to work with. He just recently send some pictures of me when we served in Thailand. I grew up in Hamilton, OH. He is in a better place now without pain. May God Bless him and you Pat.
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Bob Young, Broomfield, CO

June 20, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. A fellow RotorHead. Neil & Judith McCutchan
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Neil McCutchan, Winter Haven, FL

June 20, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Harvey Meltzer, Benbrook

June 20, 2008
I was stationed with Kelly at Otis AFB in Massachusetts in the late fifties/early sixties. It’s sad to lose one of one’s contemporaries. Hey Kelly, I bet there are no engine failures where you are now. Isn’t it great to reach a place where you can be a gruff old curmudgeon like us and nobody cares?
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John Dorgan, Tucson, AZ

June 20, 2008
Kelly served his country proudly and will be missed by those that knew him along with his Air Force family of helicopter friends. God be with you.
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Jim Moore, Enon, OH

June 20, 2008
I worked with Kelly at Whiteman AFB back in the sixty’s and at NKP in the Jolly’s. What a nice guy! He will be missed! My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends!
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Buck Watson, Fort Walton Beach, FL

June 20, 2008
Kelly was a true friend. I was station with him at Elgin AFB Fl., Hickam AFB HI. and Sheppard AFB TX. I will truly miss him. May God be with you and the family.
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Alvin Malone, Houston, TX

June 20, 2008
Although I didn’t know Kelly, please accept our condolences on your loss. Fellow Rotorhead, Ron Smitham & wife Jean.
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Ronald Smitham, Iron River, MI

June 20, 2008
Our condolences to the family and friends of Kelly. His loss is great and he will be missed.
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Ted & Karen Trask, Merrimack, NH

June 20, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. From a fellow Rotorhead.
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Carlos de Mattos, Tucson, AZ

June 19, 2008
I’m so sorry to hear about Kelly. I was stationed with him at Whiteman and saw him a few times at NKP. I will really miss Kelly.
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Rick Estep, Holdenville, OK

June 18, 2008
I wanted to send my condolences to Pat and my cousins Steve, Rick and Shirley and the entire family. Uncle Kelly (The Gov’nor) was my father’s best friend. I’d hear them talking on the phone for hours about anything and everything. I feel we are all better people for the opportunity of having him apart of our lives. He was a Veteran. A hero. And a great man. I miss you very much Uncle Kelly. With Love, William S. Day
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William S. Day, Oxford, OH

June 18, 2008
I am truly sorry that I was TDY and unable to visit Kelly. I worked with him for six years in the C-130J SPO and he was always very pleasant to be around. When he said that he was going to cut his hair I told him that he shouldn’t; that most women would kill for a head of hair like his; he told me I sounded like Pat. Everyone will miss him but no one would wish him back to endure the pain that he was having.
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Dorothy Williams, Centerville, OH

June 18, 2008
I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Kelly. Although he seemed like a crusty gruff Air Force retiree when I first met him, I soon came to know the “real” Kelly. He frequently stopped by our work area to say, “Hi…” and grace us with his charm, sarcasm and wit! It was obvious that Kelly was loyal and dedicated to serving his country, and willing to help his fellow co-workers both inside and outside the office environment. Kelly made the world a better place through service, sacrifice, love, friendship…hopefully we’ll follow Kelly’s example and perpetuate a positive influence throughout our lives as well. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are for Kelly and his family…
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Jill Wilson-Pfister, New Carlisle, OH

June 15, 2008
I will always cherish the opportunity to have worked with him in the C130J office over my few short years there. He was a true gentleman and professional, that always went out of his way to help. Kelly, thank-you for being part of my extended American family – you treated me like one of your own. May God bless your family.
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Mark MASINI (RAAF Exchange 2000-02), Melbourne – AUSTRALIA

June 15, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Classmate ’61 BHS & Friend
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Jim McKibben, Laingsburg, MI

June 15, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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Brookville High School Class of 1961, Brookville, IN

June 14, 2008
We send our condolences to the family. Kelly will be greatly missed.
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Mike and Gloria Kramer, Brookville, IN

June 14, 2008
He was an amazing uncle. I am so very proud to have been his nephew.
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Jeffrey Day, Oxford, OH

June 14, 2008
Kelly touched lives in a positive way everywhere he went. He is my hero, my brother, and my friend. Though he is now with God, he will never leave the hearts of those who knew him. He served his country with honor as a patriot, fighting for freedom and democracy for all. He served his family and friends with the same unselfish love and dedication that motivated his career. He will be missed by everyone.
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Terry & Nancy Day, Oxford, OH

June 13, 2008
Kelly will be greatly missed. I cherish the time I got to work with him in the C-130J Program. He made the days more enjoyable. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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Tina Clark, Springboro, OH

June 13, 2008
A truly great guy that served his country with honor. His sense of humor, friendliness, and courage will not be forgotten. Kelly is resting easy now, I will miss him. My prayers are with his family.
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Jeff Clark, Springfield, OH

June 13, 2008
Kelly was a true friend and dedicated man. May God accept him and his family in Heaven.
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Claude Burns, Beavercreek, OH

June 12, 2008
Lord thank you for allowing Kelly to be with us and please continue to watch over him.
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Travis Allen, Beavercreek, OH

June 12, 2008
“Old guy” always knew how to make me smile and laugh even if I was in a bad mood. I cherish my friendship with him!
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Laura Pittman, Kettering, OH

June 12, 2008
Kelly dug and pulled for a long time for what the C-130J needed. That load and all illness and suffering are now lifted. Please God, accept him and bless, comfort, and support his family.
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Don Nancarrow, Beavercreek, OH

June 12, 2008
Peace, no more pain… always with his loved ones, he is there. God Bless. (I believe a child of God gone home is far beyond our day to day troubles…)
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K. Click

June 12, 2008
I will miss you Kelly, you made my days in the C-130 enjoyable. May God bless your family.
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Pat Livingston, New Lebanon, OH

June 12, 2008
Kelly will greatly missed. May God Bless the family and comfort you through your sorrow.
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Margaret & Clyde Chapmon,| Beavercreek, OH

June 12, 2008
Condolences to the family.
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Tom and Judy Ashley Rowe, Brookville, IN

June 12, 2008
Kelly was a true patriot. He not only served his country during his military career but throughout his life. I will miss him. God Bless his family and friends.
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Joe Burris, Huber Heights, OH

June 12, 2008
Remembered By
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Pam Ruhland, Xenia, OH

June 12, 2008
Remembered By
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Marsi LaPrairie, Fairborn, OH

June 12, 2008
BEST DAD AND PAPA, LOVED VERY MUCH AND WILL BE MISSED
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Joe and Tabitha Laprairie, Fairborn, OH

June 12, 2008
Remembered By
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Donald Madtes, Fairborn, OH

June 12, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Bruce & Tonya Horton, St Paris, OH

June 12, 2008
Kelly will be missed by all, he was a real trooper and stood his ground for what was right. He will be missed in the C-130 community. He will now be “keeping them flying” from a higher ramp, take care buddy! And thanks for being my friend!
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Tom Saul, Perry, GA

June 12, 2008
He is in God’s hands now. May God bless his family.
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Jim Kmucha, Huber Heights, OH